#elland!!!

I know we haven't really talked before but the rumours of your shenanigans have spread far and wide. And considering who I am friends with, it's a wonder that we haven't hung out yet! It just came to my attention that you can play the lute, I never knew! Don't ask me how I found out but you have probably already guessed: sounds like the other night was rather eventful for all of you. I should come next time as well, just to keep an eye on the situation. It's already hard enough dealing with Will talking about his crushes (and Monty specifically now) 24/7. Imagine him after what had transpired last night! I couldn't get a word in today at breakfast!

I digress. I haven't seen you around in the Music Room much but perhaps we just come there at different times? I had the same situation happen with Cora; only found out she plays a musical instrument when I overheard a piano in passing a while ago and had to see who was playing it. 

But back to the lute, I also play quite a bit! If you're ever curious, we can probably duet at some point! No pressure, of course.

Your fellow Hufflepuff, Elland de Strontium 🌙

Dear Elland, 

Thrilled doesn’t even describe how pleased I am to hear from you - I feel as if I’ve said your name thousands of times in passing conversations with our dear mutual friend that it almost feels as if I know you already. 

I won’t ask you to reveal your sources, but I have a few guesses who it might have been. And trust me…I sympathize with you greatly in the current trend of breakfast conversation topics. It’s much the same on my end with Montrose. And that man is usually one of few words.

I admit I have taken to practicing the lute outside on the grounds some days when it’s nice out, especially now that it’s autumn. Nothing like letting the notes of the strings drift along on the breeze.  But, I’d absolutely love to duet sometime! I also must make my way to the music room one of these days. It seems there is so much wonderful talent I’m missing out on! Maybe sometime this month we can find a particularly nice autumn day to practice?

But... I um…might need to lay low for a little bit with my (new) lute due to…..extenuating circumstances. 

I’m sure we’ll run into each other in the common room before then! At least I hope we do. 

Your fellow lute player and friend,